Tuesday, October 29, 2013

DLGF Schedules Level I and Level II Assessor Appraiser Certification Examinations

Please note the Level I and Level II exam originally scheduled for November 4 has been changed to Tuesday, November 12 in Indianapolis. Room is still available for this examination. Please contact Donna Bratcher at dbratcher@dlgf.in.gov or 317-233-0166 with questions or to register for the November 12 exam.
 
MEMORANDUM
 
TO: All Interested Parties
FROM: Barry Wood, Assessment Division Director
DATE: October 29, 2013
RE: 2013 Fourth Quarter Level I & Level II Assessor Appraiser Certification Examinations
 
The objective of the Level I and Level II examinations, in accordance with IC 6-1.1-35.5-3, is to test individuals on job-related concepts that are representative of the substantial knowledge needed for effective performance as a county or township assessor or assessing official. The examination will test practical applications used in the performance of the duties associated with the office.
The examinations are open to anyone at no charge. However, in accordance with IC 6-1.1-35.5-7, “a person who is successful on the level one examination may apply for and take the level two examination.” Therefore, you must take the examinations in order, and the examinations cannot be taken on the same day. You must pre-register for the examinations.
Tutorials
 
The 2013 Level I and II Tutorials and Examinations use the 2011 Real Property Assessment Manual and Guidelines and the SIX (6) 2013 PowerPoint Level I and SIX (6) 2013 PowerPoint Level II Tutorial Courses and Review Material Problems that can be download from our website at http://www.in.gov/dlgf/9185.htm. A Review Exam for each level is also available.
 
If you need assistance printing a copy of the tutorials, please contact Donna Bratcher at the DLGF at 317-233-0166 or dbratcher@dlgf.in.gov.
 
Electronic devices such as laptops, cell phones, iPads, etc... will NOT be allowed during the examinations.
 
Examinations
 
The examinations are open book. In order to answer some of the questions on the exam, you will need to work problems similar to those in the tutorial and on the Review Exam. The examinations will consist of 50 multiple-choice questions of two points each. A passing grade is 70 points.
 
The proctor for the examination will not answer questions regarding the Level I and II materials prior to or during the examination. Please contact DLGF staff prior to the examination day with any questions regarding the course materials at Level1@dlgf.in.gov or Level2@dlgf.in.gov.  
 
The examination will run five (5) consecutive hours from the beginning of the examination at approximately 10:00 am, but will end no later than 3:00 pm local time. You will be asked to provide a photo ID when you arrive. During the examination, there will be no breaks, although you will be allowed to leave the room for restroom breaks or to get a snack or drink.
 
You MUST pre-register using the form below. You may register for both examinations, but on different dates, on the same registration form. Room space is limited to a maximum of 25 registrants. A minimum of five (5) registrants must be received or the examination will be cancelled. Registrants will be notified by e-mail if the examination is cancelled.